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Year 2007 Inventory Unit NumberName Griffin Creek
FORMl
DOCUME TATION OF BLM WILDERNESS INVENTORY FINDINGS ON RECORD
1 Is there existing BLM wilderness inventory information on aU or part of this area
No Yes X (ifmore than one unit is within the area list the namesnumbers of those units) a) Inventory Source Wilderness Review Intensive Inventory March 1980
b) Inventory Unit Name(s)INumber(s) House Butte 2-121
c) Map Name(s)INumber(s)_M=ar=c~h-1~980~aampp________M
d) BLM District(s)Field Office(s) Burns District - Three Rivers Field Office
2 BLM Inventory Findings on Record
Existing inventory information regarding wilderness characteristics (ifmore than one BLM inventory unit is associated with the area list each unit and answer each question individually for each inventory unit)
Existing inventory information regarding wilderness characteristics1
Inventory Source Wilderness Review Intensive Inventory March 1980
Unit Size Natural Outstanding Outstanding Supplemental Name (historic Condition Solitude Primitive amp Values
acres) YIN YIN Unconfined YIN Recreation YIN
2-1 2 I 8800 y N N N
3 Any citizen provided information No
FORM2
DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT WILDERNESS INVENTORY CONDITIONS
a Unit NumberName Griffin Creek
(1) Is the unit of sufficient size
Yes X No ____
[State the BLM acreage of the unit Describe the boundaries of the unit (roads property lines etc) If the area meets one of the exceptions to the size criterion check Yes and describe the exception If more than one inventory unit is involved list the acreage in each and evaluate each unitsubunit separately Complete the analysis for (1) (2) (3)(4) and (5) for each unit or sub-unit If you check No above check NA (Not Applicable) in the remaining boxes below and you need not provide additional evaluation for the unit or subunit Use additional space as necessary]
DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CONDITIONS (Include land ownership location topography vegetation features and summary of major human usesactivities)
ID-Team Meeting March 28 2007
Unit Description This unit is approximately eight miles north of Drewsey in Harney County Elevations range from 4000 to almost 4800 feet Most of Griffin Creek is located on private land with a large private land inholding within the unit Common vegetation includes juniper and big sagebrush with native grasses to the east
Unit Size 5223 acres- the size of the unit decreased in size due a road being identified as the northern boundary which did not separate the unit in the original inventory
Unit Boundaries Boundaries to the north east and south are primarily associated with well established roads including a major access road to the Malheur National Forest that are occasionally maintained when necessary and provide for regular and continuous use Boundaries to the west are primarily associated with private land ownership
(2) Is the unit in a natural condition Yes X No NA ___
Description Since the 1980 report was issued the radio facility was removed and additional water developments fencing and primitive routes have been added to the unit Below is a summary of known developments or treatments in the unit
Water Developments 4 reservoirs and 1 spring Fencing 10 miles Cattleguard 1 Primitive Routes 10 miles Constructed Stock Trail 3 miles Ponderosa Pine pre-commercial thinnings 103 acres
(3) Does the unit have outstanding opportunities for solitude
Yes ____ NA ___No_~x~-
De cription The units not very contiguous due to a large private land inholding so is generally 2 miles or less in width The unit does have some vegetative and topographic screening but not to the extent that there is an outstanding opportunity for solitude present
(4) Does the unit have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfmed recreation
Yes ____ NA ___No_~x~--
Description Hunting is the only activity that is likely to occur on a regular basis within the unit There are no unique or unusual qualities associated with thi s activity in the unit No o ther potential recreation activities for which the unit would provide outstanding recreational opportunities were identified
(5) Does the unit have supplemental values
Yes ----X~-- No ____ NA ___
Description Three cultural resource sites have been found since 1980
Summary of Findings and Conclusion
Unit Name and Number Griffin Creek (Unit 2-12 I)
Summary Results of Analysis
1 Does the area meet any of the size requirements _x_Yes _No
2 Does the area appear to be natural _K_Yes No
3 Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of recreation __Yes X No NA
4 Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude __Yes X No NA
5 Does the area have supplemental values _ Yes X No NA
Conclusion Check One
_ _ The area-or a portion of the area-has wilderness character
X The area does not have wilderness character
Prepared by Laura Dowlao Outdoor Recreation Specialist (Wilderness)
Team Members
SitLJ07 Willie Rangeland Management Specialist - Bums D1strict I 6ate
Jon nen Natural Resource Specialist - Bums District
fldampNickMiilerVildlife Biologist - Bums District Date
Laura Dowlan Outdoor Recreation Planner (Wilderness Specialist) - Bums District Date
Approved by
Datt (
This f orm documents Information that constitutes an inventory finding on Hlilderness characteristics It does not represent a f ormaland use allocation or a final agency decision subject to administrative rem edies under either lt13 CFR parts ltI or 16105-2
bullbullbull illliLGRIFFlN CREEK UNIT 5223 eaes
~~ WM Boundlry
OtJa WM Bl~ed ROIIda
- Paved Road
- Non-Paved Improved Road
PrimitiveUnknown Rd Condition = CATTLE GRO e SPRING
T RESERVOIR )( WATERHOLE
gt+------ FENCE
BLM
Wilderness Study Area
US Forest Service Land
[=J Private Land
i - No ~- by a d Land olaragonlWIIN a10 lhe M~CampnCY -ey 011 ~d_ c1111a 1011-el 01181XJeQib ttl-- OngorWdatashycompHd frommiddot~ This l1leY not_ Naoone1 MIIP Atoncy Slanliwds This procbt was deYeloped tvougl1 diJIII _ 8lld may be updled WlloLt nctJftlt8lon o-t~pbOUldall ~bull 10 lflllhln pklt 011 mos 200 fMI Make loc- lnqWy d roed conditJont t1lfnOte weas Some_ lmpu-folloWing -bullWNthef Roedt lhOgtNn mey not be ell eJdlllng roeds Always seek private landoNnlaquo pemuOon bel~ usng 011 aoNing ~lands
US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureeu of Lend Menagement
Bumbull Clttrlct Oregon Three R1vtn1 Resouree Area
p-ojectaotltluniU~IfllCI8X11 mxd Apnl 19 2007 F011 Laure Dowlen
0 0 25 05 1 Miles
FORM2
DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT WILDERNESS INVENTORY CONDITIONS
a Unit NumberName Griffin Creek
(1) Is the unit of sufficient size
Yes X No ____
[State the BLM acreage of the unit Describe the boundaries of the unit (roads property lines etc) If the area meets one of the exceptions to the size criterion check Yes and describe the exception If more than one inventory unit is involved list the acreage in each and evaluate each unitsubunit separately Complete the analysis for (1) (2) (3)(4) and (5) for each unit or sub-unit If you check No above check NA (Not Applicable) in the remaining boxes below and you need not provide additional evaluation for the unit or subunit Use additional space as necessary]
DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CONDITIONS (Include land ownership location topography vegetation features and summary of major human usesactivities)
ID-Team Meeting March 28 2007
Unit Description This unit is approximately eight miles north of Drewsey in Harney County Elevations range from 4000 to almost 4800 feet Most of Griffin Creek is located on private land with a large private land inholding within the unit Common vegetation includes juniper and big sagebrush with native grasses to the east
Unit Size 5223 acres- the size of the unit decreased in size due a road being identified as the northern boundary which did not separate the unit in the original inventory
Unit Boundaries Boundaries to the north east and south are primarily associated with well established roads including a major access road to the Malheur National Forest that are occasionally maintained when necessary and provide for regular and continuous use Boundaries to the west are primarily associated with private land ownership
(2) Is the unit in a natural condition Yes X No NA ___
Description Since the 1980 report was issued the radio facility was removed and additional water developments fencing and primitive routes have been added to the unit Below is a summary of known developments or treatments in the unit
Water Developments 4 reservoirs and 1 spring Fencing 10 miles Cattleguard 1 Primitive Routes 10 miles Constructed Stock Trail 3 miles Ponderosa Pine pre-commercial thinnings 103 acres
(3) Does the unit have outstanding opportunities for solitude
Yes ____ NA ___No_~x~-
De cription The units not very contiguous due to a large private land inholding so is generally 2 miles or less in width The unit does have some vegetative and topographic screening but not to the extent that there is an outstanding opportunity for solitude present
(4) Does the unit have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfmed recreation
Yes ____ NA ___No_~x~--
Description Hunting is the only activity that is likely to occur on a regular basis within the unit There are no unique or unusual qualities associated with thi s activity in the unit No o ther potential recreation activities for which the unit would provide outstanding recreational opportunities were identified
(5) Does the unit have supplemental values
Yes ----X~-- No ____ NA ___
Description Three cultural resource sites have been found since 1980
Summary of Findings and Conclusion
Unit Name and Number Griffin Creek (Unit 2-12 I)
Summary Results of Analysis
1 Does the area meet any of the size requirements _x_Yes _No
2 Does the area appear to be natural _K_Yes No
3 Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of recreation __Yes X No NA
4 Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude __Yes X No NA
5 Does the area have supplemental values _ Yes X No NA
Conclusion Check One
_ _ The area-or a portion of the area-has wilderness character
X The area does not have wilderness character
Prepared by Laura Dowlao Outdoor Recreation Specialist (Wilderness)
Team Members
SitLJ07 Willie Rangeland Management Specialist - Bums D1strict I 6ate
Jon nen Natural Resource Specialist - Bums District
fldampNickMiilerVildlife Biologist - Bums District Date
Laura Dowlan Outdoor Recreation Planner (Wilderness Specialist) - Bums District Date
Approved by
Datt (
This f orm documents Information that constitutes an inventory finding on Hlilderness characteristics It does not represent a f ormaland use allocation or a final agency decision subject to administrative rem edies under either lt13 CFR parts ltI or 16105-2
bullbullbull illliLGRIFFlN CREEK UNIT 5223 eaes
~~ WM Boundlry
OtJa WM Bl~ed ROIIda
- Paved Road
- Non-Paved Improved Road
PrimitiveUnknown Rd Condition = CATTLE GRO e SPRING
T RESERVOIR )( WATERHOLE
gt+------ FENCE
BLM
Wilderness Study Area
US Forest Service Land
[=J Private Land
i - No ~- by a d Land olaragonlWIIN a10 lhe M~CampnCY -ey 011 ~d_ c1111a 1011-el 01181XJeQib ttl-- OngorWdatashycompHd frommiddot~ This l1leY not_ Naoone1 MIIP Atoncy Slanliwds This procbt was deYeloped tvougl1 diJIII _ 8lld may be updled WlloLt nctJftlt8lon o-t~pbOUldall ~bull 10 lflllhln pklt 011 mos 200 fMI Make loc- lnqWy d roed conditJont t1lfnOte weas Some_ lmpu-folloWing -bullWNthef Roedt lhOgtNn mey not be ell eJdlllng roeds Always seek private landoNnlaquo pemuOon bel~ usng 011 aoNing ~lands
US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureeu of Lend Menagement
Bumbull Clttrlct Oregon Three R1vtn1 Resouree Area
p-ojectaotltluniU~IfllCI8X11 mxd Apnl 19 2007 F011 Laure Dowlen
0 0 25 05 1 Miles
(2) Is the unit in a natural condition Yes X No NA ___
Description Since the 1980 report was issued the radio facility was removed and additional water developments fencing and primitive routes have been added to the unit Below is a summary of known developments or treatments in the unit
Water Developments 4 reservoirs and 1 spring Fencing 10 miles Cattleguard 1 Primitive Routes 10 miles Constructed Stock Trail 3 miles Ponderosa Pine pre-commercial thinnings 103 acres
(3) Does the unit have outstanding opportunities for solitude
Yes ____ NA ___No_~x~-
De cription The units not very contiguous due to a large private land inholding so is generally 2 miles or less in width The unit does have some vegetative and topographic screening but not to the extent that there is an outstanding opportunity for solitude present
(4) Does the unit have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfmed recreation
Yes ____ NA ___No_~x~--
Description Hunting is the only activity that is likely to occur on a regular basis within the unit There are no unique or unusual qualities associated with thi s activity in the unit No o ther potential recreation activities for which the unit would provide outstanding recreational opportunities were identified
(5) Does the unit have supplemental values
Yes ----X~-- No ____ NA ___
Description Three cultural resource sites have been found since 1980
Summary of Findings and Conclusion
Unit Name and Number Griffin Creek (Unit 2-12 I)
Summary Results of Analysis
1 Does the area meet any of the size requirements _x_Yes _No
2 Does the area appear to be natural _K_Yes No
3 Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of recreation __Yes X No NA
4 Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude __Yes X No NA
5 Does the area have supplemental values _ Yes X No NA
Conclusion Check One
_ _ The area-or a portion of the area-has wilderness character
X The area does not have wilderness character
Prepared by Laura Dowlao Outdoor Recreation Specialist (Wilderness)
Team Members
SitLJ07 Willie Rangeland Management Specialist - Bums D1strict I 6ate
Jon nen Natural Resource Specialist - Bums District
fldampNickMiilerVildlife Biologist - Bums District Date
Laura Dowlan Outdoor Recreation Planner (Wilderness Specialist) - Bums District Date
Approved by
Datt (
This f orm documents Information that constitutes an inventory finding on Hlilderness characteristics It does not represent a f ormaland use allocation or a final agency decision subject to administrative rem edies under either lt13 CFR parts ltI or 16105-2
bullbullbull illliLGRIFFlN CREEK UNIT 5223 eaes
~~ WM Boundlry
OtJa WM Bl~ed ROIIda
- Paved Road
- Non-Paved Improved Road
PrimitiveUnknown Rd Condition = CATTLE GRO e SPRING
T RESERVOIR )( WATERHOLE
gt+------ FENCE
BLM
Wilderness Study Area
US Forest Service Land
[=J Private Land
i - No ~- by a d Land olaragonlWIIN a10 lhe M~CampnCY -ey 011 ~d_ c1111a 1011-el 01181XJeQib ttl-- OngorWdatashycompHd frommiddot~ This l1leY not_ Naoone1 MIIP Atoncy Slanliwds This procbt was deYeloped tvougl1 diJIII _ 8lld may be updled WlloLt nctJftlt8lon o-t~pbOUldall ~bull 10 lflllhln pklt 011 mos 200 fMI Make loc- lnqWy d roed conditJont t1lfnOte weas Some_ lmpu-folloWing -bullWNthef Roedt lhOgtNn mey not be ell eJdlllng roeds Always seek private landoNnlaquo pemuOon bel~ usng 011 aoNing ~lands
US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureeu of Lend Menagement
Bumbull Clttrlct Oregon Three R1vtn1 Resouree Area
p-ojectaotltluniU~IfllCI8X11 mxd Apnl 19 2007 F011 Laure Dowlen
0 0 25 05 1 Miles
Summary of Findings and Conclusion
Unit Name and Number Griffin Creek (Unit 2-12 I)
Summary Results of Analysis
1 Does the area meet any of the size requirements _x_Yes _No
2 Does the area appear to be natural _K_Yes No
3 Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of recreation __Yes X No NA
4 Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude __Yes X No NA
5 Does the area have supplemental values _ Yes X No NA
Conclusion Check One
_ _ The area-or a portion of the area-has wilderness character
X The area does not have wilderness character
Prepared by Laura Dowlao Outdoor Recreation Specialist (Wilderness)
Team Members
SitLJ07 Willie Rangeland Management Specialist - Bums D1strict I 6ate
Jon nen Natural Resource Specialist - Bums District
fldampNickMiilerVildlife Biologist - Bums District Date
Laura Dowlan Outdoor Recreation Planner (Wilderness Specialist) - Bums District Date
Approved by
Datt (
This f orm documents Information that constitutes an inventory finding on Hlilderness characteristics It does not represent a f ormaland use allocation or a final agency decision subject to administrative rem edies under either lt13 CFR parts ltI or 16105-2
bullbullbull illliLGRIFFlN CREEK UNIT 5223 eaes
~~ WM Boundlry
OtJa WM Bl~ed ROIIda
- Paved Road
- Non-Paved Improved Road
PrimitiveUnknown Rd Condition = CATTLE GRO e SPRING
T RESERVOIR )( WATERHOLE
gt+------ FENCE
BLM
Wilderness Study Area
US Forest Service Land
[=J Private Land
i - No ~- by a d Land olaragonlWIIN a10 lhe M~CampnCY -ey 011 ~d_ c1111a 1011-el 01181XJeQib ttl-- OngorWdatashycompHd frommiddot~ This l1leY not_ Naoone1 MIIP Atoncy Slanliwds This procbt was deYeloped tvougl1 diJIII _ 8lld may be updled WlloLt nctJftlt8lon o-t~pbOUldall ~bull 10 lflllhln pklt 011 mos 200 fMI Make loc- lnqWy d roed conditJont t1lfnOte weas Some_ lmpu-folloWing -bullWNthef Roedt lhOgtNn mey not be ell eJdlllng roeds Always seek private landoNnlaquo pemuOon bel~ usng 011 aoNing ~lands
US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureeu of Lend Menagement
Bumbull Clttrlct Oregon Three R1vtn1 Resouree Area
p-ojectaotltluniU~IfllCI8X11 mxd Apnl 19 2007 F011 Laure Dowlen
0 0 25 05 1 Miles
Team Members
SitLJ07 Willie Rangeland Management Specialist - Bums D1strict I 6ate
Jon nen Natural Resource Specialist - Bums District
fldampNickMiilerVildlife Biologist - Bums District Date
Laura Dowlan Outdoor Recreation Planner (Wilderness Specialist) - Bums District Date
Approved by
Datt (
This f orm documents Information that constitutes an inventory finding on Hlilderness characteristics It does not represent a f ormaland use allocation or a final agency decision subject to administrative rem edies under either lt13 CFR parts ltI or 16105-2
bullbullbull illliLGRIFFlN CREEK UNIT 5223 eaes
~~ WM Boundlry
OtJa WM Bl~ed ROIIda
- Paved Road
- Non-Paved Improved Road
PrimitiveUnknown Rd Condition = CATTLE GRO e SPRING
T RESERVOIR )( WATERHOLE
gt+------ FENCE
BLM
Wilderness Study Area
US Forest Service Land
[=J Private Land
i - No ~- by a d Land olaragonlWIIN a10 lhe M~CampnCY -ey 011 ~d_ c1111a 1011-el 01181XJeQib ttl-- OngorWdatashycompHd frommiddot~ This l1leY not_ Naoone1 MIIP Atoncy Slanliwds This procbt was deYeloped tvougl1 diJIII _ 8lld may be updled WlloLt nctJftlt8lon o-t~pbOUldall ~bull 10 lflllhln pklt 011 mos 200 fMI Make loc- lnqWy d roed conditJont t1lfnOte weas Some_ lmpu-folloWing -bullWNthef Roedt lhOgtNn mey not be ell eJdlllng roeds Always seek private landoNnlaquo pemuOon bel~ usng 011 aoNing ~lands
US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureeu of Lend Menagement
Bumbull Clttrlct Oregon Three R1vtn1 Resouree Area
p-ojectaotltluniU~IfllCI8X11 mxd Apnl 19 2007 F011 Laure Dowlen
0 0 25 05 1 Miles
bullbullbull illliLGRIFFlN CREEK UNIT 5223 eaes
~~ WM Boundlry
OtJa WM Bl~ed ROIIda
- Paved Road
- Non-Paved Improved Road
PrimitiveUnknown Rd Condition = CATTLE GRO e SPRING
T RESERVOIR )( WATERHOLE
gt+------ FENCE
BLM
Wilderness Study Area
US Forest Service Land
[=J Private Land
i - No ~- by a d Land olaragonlWIIN a10 lhe M~CampnCY -ey 011 ~d_ c1111a 1011-el 01181XJeQib ttl-- OngorWdatashycompHd frommiddot~ This l1leY not_ Naoone1 MIIP Atoncy Slanliwds This procbt was deYeloped tvougl1 diJIII _ 8lld may be updled WlloLt nctJftlt8lon o-t~pbOUldall ~bull 10 lflllhln pklt 011 mos 200 fMI Make loc- lnqWy d roed conditJont t1lfnOte weas Some_ lmpu-folloWing -bullWNthef Roedt lhOgtNn mey not be ell eJdlllng roeds Always seek private landoNnlaquo pemuOon bel~ usng 011 aoNing ~lands
US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureeu of Lend Menagement
Bumbull Clttrlct Oregon Three R1vtn1 Resouree Area
p-ojectaotltluniU~IfllCI8X11 mxd Apnl 19 2007 F011 Laure Dowlen
0 0 25 05 1 Miles
